Practicum II (SPE 576) Practicum II (SPE 576) Requirements
1. Active and Involved in a Special Education Classroom: Teacher candidates are responsible for securing a special education classroom to complete the required fieldwork assignments. 2. Attendance and active participation in weekly on-campus or virtual campus class sessions that meet across the entire term. Attendance is mandatory, even in the event of parent conferences, school meetings, coaching, etc. 3. Professional Demeanor : The faculty in Special Education is dedicated to preparing skilled, caring future classroom professionals. Teacher candidates must demonstrate behaviors that support their own professional development as well as the high achievement of children in the classroom. These behaviors and dispositions must demonstrate commitment to high academic, professional, and ethical standards, which includes wearing appropriate professional attire for school settings. 4. Plan Teach Analyze (PTA): Teacher Candidates must complete the Plan, Teach, Analyze (PTA) assignment consisting of a learning segment goal, three [3] to five [5] consecutive lessons that build upon each other, and specific planned supports for a focus learner. The handbook and required templates for the assignment are provided. Candidates are responsible for securing a special education classroom to complete the fieldwork assignments . 5. Reflective Commentary Response : As part of the PTA assignment, teacher candidates will respond to commentary prompts. The purpose of reflective commentary response is to provide insight into decision making process of the candidate and to record candidate growth. Commentary prompts are provided. 6. Video Annotation : As part of the PTA assignment teacher candidates in Practicum II are required to tape a lesson from the PTA assignment. This provides an opportunity for self- reflection for all candidates. Video coaching, provided by a university supervisor, is designed to offer in-depth support and targeted feedback related to core teaching practices prior to student teaching. Student Teaching Orientation in Practicum II (SPE 576) The purpose of the Student Teaching Orientation is to present a general understanding of the requirements of Student Teaching as well as to present ideas as to how to begin the experience. This session takes place during one of the Practicum II (SPE 576) seminars. Students who are not taking Practicum II immediately prior to the Student Teaching term need to contact their previous Practicum II instructor or the leader of seminar for which they registered for current Student Teaching information.
Special Education P2/ST Handbook 2025-2026
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